Do you have experience working as a Legal Cashier within a Law Practice?
Are you confident working in compliance with the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules?
And are you looking to join a well-established firm with a supportive and collaborative finance team?
Our client, a reputable legal firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier due to continued growth to join their busy and friendly Finance team based in Oxfordshire. This role would suit a professional, resilient, quick-thinking individual with a can-do attitude who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with fee earners, support staff, and the wider Finance team to ensure the smooth and accurate processing of financial transactions across the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring full compliance with the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.
Processing all client and office account transactions, including online banking and electronic payments.
Transferring funds between accounts and accurately recording receipts.
Completing daily bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate ledgers.
Processing client accounts receivable.
Calculating and paying interest on client account monies.
Handling and resolving internal finance queries.
Managing file and ledger housekeeping, including dealing with residual balances within SAR timeframes.
Liaising with banks to resolve queries.
Reconciling control accounts as required.
Supporting the Head Cashier and Finance Team Leader with ad hoc administration. Key Skills & Experience:
Experience in a legal finance environment is essential.
Strong working knowledge of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (SRA).
ILFM Diploma (strongly preferred, or support provided to complete).
Experience using legal accounting software.
Visualfiles CMS knowledge is desirable but not essential.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills, face-to-face, telephone, and written.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
Committed and collaborative team player. Additional Information / Benefits:
Office-based: Monday – Friday, 8:30am/9am – 5pm/5:30pm
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
Pension Scheme
23 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Private Health Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
Learning & development opportunities, including paid exam leave
Regular wellbeing initiatives and firm-wide social events
Paid volunteer days To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can contact Shanelle Bowyer at (phone number removed). Alternatively, connect with us on LinkedIn via the following link: (url removed)